Senior Human Resources Officer

The Senior Human Resources Officer will lead labor and employee relations for the City of San Diego, developing and implementing HR policies and programs, representing the City in labor negotiations, and presenting materials for the Mayor, Council, and City Management.

What You Will Do

The role involves overseeing daily HR operations, managing multiple priorities and projects, leading HR initiatives and process changes, and working with other departments on training and development.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience in labor relations, employee relations, and HR management, with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and in a team environment, and excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field
• 3–5 years of relevant HR management experience in employee or labor relations
• Mid-level labor relations or employee relations duties with labor organizations or HR functions
• Experience in a public sector or unionized private organization (such as schools, districts, hospitals)

Benefits

• Defined retirement plan
• Cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver
• 11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year
• Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee's first 15 years of service
• Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year
• Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child
• Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year
• Complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities
• Free transit pass
• Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate
• Reduced-rate fitness center memberships
• City-paid life insurance